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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Marlborough

Barry Building Company, LLC

22 Eames Lane
4.94(
8
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Barry Building Company, LLC

22 Eames Lane
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

At Barry Building Company LLC , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Tim was great with communication and efficient with getting the job well done!"

Michael L on September 2024

At Barry Building Company LLC , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Tim was great with communication and efficient with getting the job well done!"

Michael L on September 2024


Junk Ease

18 Shirley Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Junk Ease

18 Shirley Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 5 years of experience in the Wellesley industry, Junk Ease is your industry expert in Wellesley. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

With over 5 years of experience in the Wellesley industry, Junk Ease is your industry expert in Wellesley. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!


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GTL Forest Products

PO Box 10
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GTL Forest Products

PO Box 10
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30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to GTL Forest Products! With over 35 years in the industry, we specialize in land clearing and tree removal. Our equipped team has the professionalism, reliability, and experience to help you with your next project so call us for a free quote!

Welcome to GTL Forest Products! With over 35 years in the industry, we specialize in land clearing and tree removal. Our equipped team has the professionalism, reliability, and experience to help you with your next project so call us for a free quote!


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Earth Solutions Excavating

39 Kent Road
5.00(
1
)
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Earth Solutions Excavating

39 Kent Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Earth Solutions, has become a leader in all phases of excavating with projects completed throughout Massachusetts. We provide the �know how�, specialized equipment, expertise, and professionalism to do your job and do it right. Specializing in commercial and residential excavating, Earth Solutions, has built a solid reputation throughout the industry. We provide safe, on time and quality excavating services. Earth Solutions, is fully insured and licensed. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Great"

Donna K on April 2020

Earth Solutions, has become a leader in all phases of excavating with projects completed throughout Massachusetts. We provide the �know how�, specialized equipment, expertise, and professionalism to do your job and do it right. Specializing in commercial and residential excavating, Earth Solutions, has built a solid reputation throughout the industry. We provide safe, on time and quality excavating services. Earth Solutions, is fully insured and licensed. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Great"

Donna K on April 2020


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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

7000 Homestead Blvd Unit 112
5.00(
5
)
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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

7000 Homestead Blvd Unit 112
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."

Jonathan S on January 2023

James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."

Jonathan S on January 2023


Boston Kings Transport, LLC

25 Phoenix Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Boston Kings Transport, LLC

25 Phoenix Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Mike and his entire crew at Boston Kings are absolutely amazing! The initial communication to schedule the job was very easy despite the weather not cooperating. Their work is perfection. They are all professional, polite and respectful. They were all incredibly patient with my questions. I would absolutely hire them again! Definitely a positive experience. "

cheryl w on August 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Mike and his entire crew at Boston Kings are absolutely amazing! The initial communication to schedule the job was very easy despite the weather not cooperating. Their work is perfection. They are all professional, polite and respectful. They were all incredibly patient with my questions. I would absolutely hire them again! Definitely a positive experience. "

cheryl w on August 2025


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MJG General Construction

4 Spruce Street Apt 2
5.00(
2
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MJG General Construction

4 Spruce Street Apt 2
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to MJG General Construction! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"We hired them to clean out the invasive weeds in our yard and they did a fantastic job. "

Mariana S on September 2025

Welcome to MJG General Construction! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"We hired them to clean out the invasive weeds in our yard and they did a fantastic job. "

Mariana S on September 2025


DP Clark Inc.

300 Park St
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DP Clark Inc.

300 Park St
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Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

DP Clark Inc. has been dedicated to this craft for over 30 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

DP Clark Inc. has been dedicated to this craft for over 30 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!


GF Landscape

203 Main Street
5.00(
19
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Approved Pro

GF Landscape

203 Main Street
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to GF Landscape based out of Maynard. We have many years of experience and are your one-stop-shop for maintain and clean up projects. We are professional, reliable and we care about our customers. Call us today!

"FANTASTIC"

Kamlakar A on September 2022

Welcome to GF Landscape based out of Maynard. We have many years of experience and are your one-stop-shop for maintain and clean up projects. We are professional, reliable and we care about our customers. Call us today!

"FANTASTIC"

Kamlakar A on September 2022


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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Road
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Road
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

At, R Cox Enterprises Inc., our company is based on the belief that the needs of our customers are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Honest, reasonable and professional. Ron is a great guy."

George R on March 2024

At, R Cox Enterprises Inc., our company is based on the belief that the needs of our customers are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Honest, reasonable and professional. Ron is a great guy."

George R on March 2024

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Marlborough, MA

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

The Marlborough, MA homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.